All countries with a tilapia industry have been warned to be vigilant and act quickly to investigate cases of mortalities in farms.

It is to this reason that the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) has directed a ban against the import of any such fish to Ghana.

"The ministry has placed a ban on the import of all ornamental fishes and tilapia species (live or dead) including gametes-eggs and milt into the country effective from July 1st to December 2018," excerpts of the statement revealed.

To this end, consumers and stakeholders have been advised to report any issues arising from or related to the virus. In fact, the ministry has further justified the need for this ban saying it is an immediate action being taken to prevent and control the virus especially when it's treatment is not known.